Afterschool Program Instructor (January to June 2026)
The Afterschool Program Instructor is responsible for supervising and engaging school-age children in a safe, supportive, and enriching environment. This role includes planning and leading activities, supporting academic work, fostering positive behavior, and maintaining strong communication with students, families, and staff.
Principal Responsibilities:
The Soloway JCC is seeking highly motivated individuals for after-school instructor positions.
Primary Responsibilities
- Works directly with an assigned group of children as the group’s leader.
- Following a daily schedule
- Actively plan and participate in activities
- Assisting with homework for K-6th grade
- Maintain positive working relationship with coworkers.
- Assist administrators with activities, including maintaining control, safety and healthy of the participants.
- Manage child to child problems.
- Arrive no later than 3:00 pm Monday through Thursday and 1:30 pm on Friday
- Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to the program at all times.
- Incorporate Jewish values and ethics and provide safety in all activities.
- Abide by all policies, standards and objectives of the Soloway JCC and the After-School Program
Hours:
- Program run for 3 hours a day starting as early as 3:00 pm Monday through Thursday and Winter Months 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm on Friday
- Program runs M-F on regular days of school and also when school is out by offering mini camps from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Minimum Qualifications:
Job Qualifications
- Minimum age requirement of 18 years
- Current College/University Student or Graduate
- Experience working with children in a recreational setting such as camps, childcare, youth programs or school
- Strong Communication, patience and problem solving skills
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Police Check (Vulnerable Sector Check)
Staff should posses:
- Excellent communication and verbal skills
- Skills and energy to work in a fast paced team environment
- Ability to serve as a role model
Salary
Comparable pay to other after-school settings
Submit your resume to: glieff@jccottawa.com by December 15, 2025
Registered Early Childhood Educator
General Requirements:
- Registered Early Childhood Educator Diploma
- Minimum of 2 years of experience – preferred
- Excellent communication skills
- Exceptional teamwork skills
- Passionate about working in the Early Childhood field
- Knowledge of the Jewish religion and traditions
- Valid First Aid and Criminal Reference check
Is your passion working with young children in a wonderful preschool alongside an amazing team and supportive families in our community?
Join us and make a difference!
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Membership to the SJCC
- Great team to work with
How To Apply
Send your resume and cover letter to Reesa Shinder – ganon@jccottawa.com
BBYO Engagement Associate – Ottawa, Canada
Term: September 2025 – June 2026
Work Schedule: Part-time (5-10 hours per week)
Hourly Rate: $20-25 per hour, commensurate with experience.
The Soloway JCC, a leading provider of quality education as well as social, recreational, wellness and cultural programs, has formed a historic partnership with BBYO, the world’s leading pluralistic Jewish teen movement, to engage Jewish teens in the Ottawa area. As part of the collaboration, BBYO will establish new chapters at the Soloway JCC for teens in Grades 8-12.
At BBYO, we’re motivated by our mission, inspiring us to reimagine work to make it fun, flexible, and fulfilling. We are looking for a passionate Engagement Associate to join our team and make a difference. As an Engagement Associate, you’ll play a pivotal role in working closely with teens in Ottawa to build and enhance their programming, engagement, and overall impact for Jewish teens. Alongside your teammates, you’ll connect in a dynamic environment and create a positive impact on teens, our community, and the world.
SHAPING THE FUTURE FOR TEENS AND YOURSELF
As an Engagement Associate, responsibilities will include:
- Build and establish new BBYO chapters at the Soloway JCC
- Work with teens to create impactful, fun and dynamic programs for their peers and the community, including a kick-off event, Global Shabbat, Chapter Rush, J-Serve, and more
- Supervise chapter programs and meetings, ensuring all activities are high quality, safe, and inclusive
- Train teens as chapter leaders to run meetings, plan the calendar, recruit new members, ensure program excellence, and create meaningful programs that attract other teens
- Facilitate effective communication amongst teens and with parents and other community members
- Oversee chapter engagement data, including memberships, prospects, and event attendance
- Oversee all aspects of the local programs and work with the chapter boards, advisors, parents, and other community stakeholders
- Liaise with the Soloway JCC regarding facility usage, publicity, and community engagement
- Collaborate with regional staff to recruit, train, and supervise volunteer advisors
- Develop meaningful relationships with BBYO members, chapter parents, and community partners
- Attend community gatherings to promote BBYO and recruit new teens
- Serve as a staff member at regional programs and conventions, help coordinate transportation for teens, and ride the bus as needed
- Meet monthly with a cohort of other engagement associates
- Other duties as assigned
ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR MAKING A LASTING IMPACT
Our team has an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for innovation to drive positive change. Additionally, Engagement Associate qualifications are as follows:
- Ability to work in-person in the Ottawa area
- The number of hours worked per week is flexible, but at minimum 5 hours per week
- Ability and willingness to work non-traditional work hours (evenings & weekends)
- Availability to supervise weekly chapter programs at the Soloway JCC, 21 Nadolny Sachs Private, and attend 3-5 regional programs and conventions in Toronto each year
- A creative and responsible self-starter who is comfortable with both taking initiative and working in collaboration with teens
- A background in BBYO or similar youth/Jewish organization is preferred but not required
- Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills
BE A PART OF A LEGACY…
- that celebrates our rich, century-long history of enhancing the Jewish experience to build a meaningful, teen-led future
- with an inclusive culture where authenticity is celebrated, respect is given, and fun is encouraged
- built on trust and empowerment, offering flexibility in where you work and autonomy in how it gets done
Embracing our past and future, we are excited about our growth and the challenges ahead. Join us and embark on an exciting journey with BBYO. INSPIRING TODAY. BUILDING TOMORROW.
